Designing to Dwell Frequently Asked Questions

What is Designer for A Day service?

When you hire Fran, she provides you with expert guidance to help you tackle your home improvement project. Her flexible plan gives you the freedom to work on what you need – when you need it most. During a six-hour block of time, Fran focuses on the parts of your project that homeowners often find overwhelming, and helps you avoid costly mistakes. With Fran's assistance, you can achieve your home improvement goals with greater confidence and ease.

Regardless of your need, Interiors With Panache would be honored to assist you with preparing your home with selling or dwelling. From consultations to staging or styling, we have options for every budget.

What is Designer by your Side service?

Can I just have you choose paint colors for my home?

My builder wants my decision regarding lighting selections. Can I just have your assistance with lighting?

I’ve never hired a designer before. What can I expect?

How do you charge?

Yes! With our Color Consultation service, we offer our Color Palette+ system to provide you with even more value. You get more than just a paint color but a palette for a color scheme that serves as a building block to your decor project, ensuring that all of your design elements work together seamlessly. With our expert guidance, you can create a cohesive and visually stunning space that reflects your unique style.

Yes! When you purchase a Lighting Selection package, we meet in person to discuss your likes and dislikes. This helps us understand your vision for your space and ensures that we select lighting options that are perfect for your needs. After our consultation, Interiors with Panache will prepare a lighting selection presentation for your approval. You can then purchase the lighting options and have your electrician install them, whether you are working with a builder or simply updating your home. With our expert guidance, you can be sure that your lighting will create the perfect ambiance and enhance the beauty of your space.

At Interiors with Panache, we charge a flat fee based on an hourly rate for our services. This means that we estimate the total number of hours required to complete your project, so you know upfront what your overall fee will likely be. We believe in transparency, and our pricing structure reflects this commitment.

To schedule a service, we require payment upfront in the form of cash, check, or credit card. This helps ensure that we can dedicate the necessary time and resources to your project and provide you with the high-quality service you deserve. Our goal is to help you achieve your design goals within your budget, and our transparent pricing structure is just one way we accomplish that.

Hiring a designer/decorator can help you create an action plan and stay focused throughout your project, so you can achieve a home where you can truly flourish.

After a free discovery call, we will book an initial consultation online, and payment will be received. The initial consultation typically lasts about 2 hours and can focus on color consultation, lighting selection, or a grand vision informational session. Prior to the consultation, we will send you a Client Questionnaire via email to fill out at least 48 hours beforehand.

If your project requires more guidance, we offer additional services such as Designer for a Day or Designer by Your Side. Once payment is received, we will schedule and confirm your service, and let you know what the next steps are in the interior design process.

Within 24-48 hours of our meeting, we will provide you with Site Visit Notes to summarize our discussion and help keep you on track. Our goal is to provide you with expert guidance and support throughout your project, ensuring that you achieve the beautiful and functional space you deserve.

We are here to support you every step of the way, with professional guidance when you need it most. From recommendations on your floor plans to sourcing your final selections and finishes, we assist you in achieving a cohesive look and well put together design.

In this twenty-hour block of time, Fran can provide you with expert guidance throughout your project, making it the perfect option for new builds. You can use your hours at varying intervals, ensuring that you have the support you need when you need it. Let us help you achieve a beautiful and well-put-together design for your home.

Do you have a Signature Style That You Prefer?

Is my job too small for you?

Hiring a decorator is expensive, it’s a luxury, right?

I usually rely on trades to give me free advice, isn’t this good enough?

I love a layered traditional style with a fresh feel. Classic. Timeless. Elegant. However, it is about you and the style that you find most pleasing. We are simply happy to help you.

Is there a Minimum Product Budget Required?

The short answer is no. We are able to help you develop an investment guide that will be a building block to your project. It depends on your choices so working within a budget is possible and totally up to you.

What are the benefits of working with Interiors With Panache?

At Interiors with Panache, we provide actionable professional advice that can kickstart your project and set you on the path to your dream home. We have systems and strategies that keep the project moving forward.

We can make recommendations on all aspects of your project, including furniture layout, style of furnishings, paint color specifications, and ideas for selecting finishes such as countertops, backsplash, tile flooring, and lighting. When it comes to the finishing touches of your home styling, we provide guidance on accessorizing a space or even advice on hanging your favorite artwork. We help you make the best decisions for your space, ensuring that it meets your functional and aesthetic needs.

Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive design support, from start to finish, so you can achieve the beautiful and functional space you deserve. With our expert guidance, you can be confident in the choices you make for your home and enjoy the process of creating a space that truly reflects your unique style and personality.

No job is too small. We are happy to help you in any way that we can. If you’re seeking guidance on anything related to your decor, please make us your first call.

If you value your time and want to avoid compromising the final result in the hopes of saving a few bucks, our service is well worth the investment. As Red Adair said, “If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur.”

This “free advice” can sometimes be the most costly. My trades prefer when we are on hand to make decisions pertaining to the design rather than advising on areas of a project that are not their area of expertise. Some trades may make a suggestion based on it being the easiest option for them to get the job done quicker, rather than actually having your best interests in mind. If you are really lucky, you may get “leftovers” from a previous project they worked on if you ask for suggestions of finishes and fixtures. (No, we are not kidding, we have seen this very thing happen!)